Events for August 06

August 6, 1761

Richard Nugent, Lord Delvin, MP for Fore, and still a teenager, dies of wounds he received after fighting a duel with a Mr Reilly on July 30

Richard Nugent, the 16th Baron of Delvin, was a young Irish nobleman who tragically died as a teenager from wounds sustained in a duel. Nugent, who was also a Member of Parliament for Fore, County Westmeath, Ireland, was fatally injured after engaging in a duel with a Mr. Reilly on July 30, 1761. His death occurred shortly thereafter, highlighting the dangers and deadly consequences of dueling, which was still a common practice among the aristocracy during that period.

August 6, 1920

The Dáil orders the boycotting of Belfast unionist firms

In response to the expulsions of Catholic workers and the violence in Belfast and other northern towns, northern Sinn Féin members called for the boycott of Unionist-owned businesses and banks in the city. Despite some opposition, the Dáil and its cabinet approved the boycott in August 1920, imposing a boycott of goods from Belfast and a withdrawal of funds from Belfast-based banks.

August 6, 1678

First Glasgow-Edinburgh coach service began from White Horse Inn, Edinburgh.

The first Glasgow-Edinburgh coach service began in 1678, departing from the White Horse Inn in Edinburgh. This service marked the establishment of a regular transportation link between Scotland’s two largest cities, playing a crucial role in the development of communication and travel in Scotland.

August 6, 1775

Daniel O'Connell, Irish patriot, is born in Cahirciveen, County Kerry

Daniel O’Connell, one of Ireland’s most influential political leaders and advocates for Catholic rights, was born on August 6, 1775, in Cahirciveen, County Kerry. Known as “The Liberator” or “The Emancipator,” O’Connell played a pivotal role in the movement for Catholic emancipation and was a key figure in the struggle for Irish self-determination.